Read the words of the Scripture carefully. We use a LOT of words throughout the day, don't we? Some of us love to talk and some prefer to listen more than talk, but we all use a LOT of words.
Have you ever given thought to the words we use? Do we use our words to tear down another so we can "look good"? Do we use our words to build our own reputations up, whether they are true or not? Or do we use our words to truthfully build up others? Do we used our words to truly encourage others?
Here's an honest slap in the face that I have felt: "What's in your heart will be expressed by your words!" Let's take it a step further: When Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment; Jesus' response was "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; and the second is like unto it in that you should love others as you love yourselves." Therefore, should we not use the same words with others that we would want used on us? Speak words of encouragement. Speak words of love. Speak words of comfort. Speak words of healing. Speak words of caring.
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